Just wanted to take a sec and say how helpful/informative/useful this forum is in regards to new riders and riding in general. Some real cool peeps in this community! Wassup!
As the title states, soon to be rider. Im a 23 year old male looking to get into this sport. As of right now, all I have is a G license and a motorcycle handbook!
First step is to find a way to convince my parents that riding is fun (and yes I know, dangerous). How did you guys break it down to your parents/guardians? Were they happy about it? Or did they give you no reason to get a bike at all and pop the question "do you want to die?" like my parents did. Let me know how you guys convinced them!
Second step is to get my M1 and then take the mtohp safety course. Any reviews on this? Their last course is in October I believe.
Once I pass the M1 and safety course I was looking at getting a ninja300 or cbr500. Are these good beginner bikes? Im 5'10/165lbs which one would be best suitable? I will most likely finance brand new but do keep in mind that this will be my first finance ever. Is financing a bike a good idea? And do you suggest purchasing a bike in the spring since the riding season is almost over?
Your input would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
As the title states, soon to be rider. Im a 23 year old male looking to get into this sport. As of right now, all I have is a G license and a motorcycle handbook!
First step is to find a way to convince my parents that riding is fun (and yes I know, dangerous). How did you guys break it down to your parents/guardians? Were they happy about it? Or did they give you no reason to get a bike at all and pop the question "do you want to die?" like my parents did. Let me know how you guys convinced them!
Second step is to get my M1 and then take the mtohp safety course. Any reviews on this? Their last course is in October I believe.
Once I pass the M1 and safety course I was looking at getting a ninja300 or cbr500. Are these good beginner bikes? Im 5'10/165lbs which one would be best suitable? I will most likely finance brand new but do keep in mind that this will be my first finance ever. Is financing a bike a good idea? And do you suggest purchasing a bike in the spring since the riding season is almost over?
Your input would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks